Nick Folker enters his sixth season as Cal's strength and conditioning coach. A graduate of Hawaii (business degree), Folker brings unique experience after swimming under and working with Rainbows coach Sam Freas. Folker, from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, competed for South Africa in several world-class events such as the 2000 Olympic Games, 1999 World University Games, 2001 World Championships and 2001 Goodwill Games (World All-Star Team).

At Cal, Folker's duties include overseeing the team's weight and dryland programs as well as guiding the team in its nutritional requirements.